Observations from Silver Peak

No signs of instability observed on the N-NE-E aspects travels on Silver Peak today. Wind scoured snow surfaces were widespread at and above treeline on all aspects. Isolated pockets of unconsolidated storm snow from Feb 12 existed at and below treeline on wind protected N-NE aspects. At mid day, SE aspects at 8,000-8,200' were just starting to enter into melt phase with 1 cm or less of surface wet snow present.

Photo 1: Wind scoured N and E aspects at and above treeline.

Photo 2: Unconsolidated Feb 12 storm snow unaffected by melt at treeline on a N aspect at ~7,800'.

Photo 3: 1 cm of surface wet snow on SE aspect at 8,000' at 11:30 am.